Test Your Legal Knowledge: Legal Trivia Quiz

Our mission in 2025 is to continue making legal guidance and knowledge accessible to all, we know it can be challenging understanding the various terms and procedures in the legal landscape. To celebrate National Trivia Day tomorrow we are testing your knowledge of Jersey’s legal system. This quiz is perfect for legal professionals, students, or anyone curious about Jersey’s unique laws and legal history.

From court structures and legal traditions to famous roles and procedures, these questions will take you on a journey through Jersey’s fascinating legal landscape. Whether you’re aiming to sharpen your expertise or just have fun, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain. Put on your legal thinking cap and see how much you really know … Let the Trivia begin!

Questions:

1. What is the official title for lawyers qualified to practice in Jersey?
2. What is the name of Jersey’s highest court?
3. What is the title of the senior judge in Jersey?
4. What is the name of Jersey’s legislative assembly?
5. What is the name of the qualification needed to practice as a lawyer in Jersey?
6. What legal language influences Jersey’s laws?
7. Which court handles criminal cases in Jersey?
8. What is the name of the legal document needed to prove a will in Jersey?
9. Which court deals with small claims disputes in Jersey?
10. Who is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Jersey?
11. What is the process called where laws are formally passed in Jersey?
12. What type of law, unique to Jersey, governs property transactions?

Answers:

1. Écrivains & Advocates
2. The Privy Council
3. The Bailiff
4. The States Assembly
5. The Jersey Law Exams
6. Norman French
7. The Magistrate’s Court for minor cases and the Royal Court for major cases.
8. Letters of Probate
9. The Petty Debts Court
10. The Law Officers’ Department, led by the Attorney General
11. Promulgation
12. Contract Law and Customary Conveyancing Law

We hope you have gained some valuable insight into the Jersey Law system, if you would like to know more don’t forget to attend our 12 Parish Roadshow this year for FREE legal guidance from our experts.

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